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"Markus Rautanen" wrote in message
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Adrian Smith wrote:
I'm looking at purchasing a Beneteau First, either a 25.7 or 27.7.
Has anyone any advice to give either positive or negative.
How well do they stand up to sea conditions etc.

Hey,

I cruised a 27.7 last summer for three days. The wind was between 5 and 20
kts, so I can't say how it handles in rough conditions, but under the
weather me had, I really enjoyed sailing it! The boat is really fast
compared to other 27-footers, especially on open winds.

All the equipment on deck I found more than satisfactory. Cockpit is quite
large for it's class, and it is widened in the aft to allow more space for
the helmsman. Interior is, as I'm sure you know, a bit roughly made with
little wood and plenty of GRP showing. The keel mechanism is easy to
operate with the electonic hydraulic pump.


Markus


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ELECTRICITY, n.
The power that causes all natural phenomena not known to be caused by
something else. -The Devil's Dictionary


Was this a chartered boat, if so where did you charter it from... If you
don't mind me asking?
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Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith wrote:
Was this a chartered boat, if so where did you charter it from... If
you don't mind me asking?

Yep, it was a charter-boat. I Sailed it in the archipelago of Finland.
That's in the Baltic sea between Sweden and Finland. I'm sure you're
familiar with the region...


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Markus